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14A February 2020 COMMUNITY FOCUS

Daughter of Holocaust hero

to speak at Temple Beth Sholom

By Al Treidel | This program is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
uth Bielski Ehrreich, the daugh- brothers Asael and Zus, led a group of cluding one man who lived in the Biel- was to save as many Jews as possible:
ter of Holocaust hero Tuvia Jewish partisans who hid in the for- skis’ boyhood village. Ultimately, the men, women, children, the elderly and
RBielski, will speak at Temple est. Although always hunted by the Bielskis saved the lives of more than even the infirm.
Beth Sholom in Sarasota on Tuesday, Germans, Bielski’s group continued to 1,200 Jews. Ehrreich’s focus remains steadfast:
March 10 at 7:00 p.m. Tuvia Bielski grow. They periodically Ruth Bielski Ehrreich to continue to promote public aware-
and his brothers’ story was portrayed raided the ghettos to was born and raised in ness about the Holocaust and to em-
in the 2008 Hollywood movie Defi- help people escape. Israel (Palestine). She is phasize the heroic acts of resistance of
ance starring Daniel Craig, Liev Sch- As leader of the the daughter of Tuvia and the Bielski brothers. She also wants to
reiber and Jamie Bell. This program is Bielski partisans, Tu- Lilka Bielski. Ruth retired ensure the story and legacy of her fa-
co-sponsored by The Jewish Federa- via’s aim was to save from the fashion industry ther Tuvia so that it remains in the fore-
tion of Sarasota/Manatee, Butterflies the lives of Jews, where after almost 30 years as front of Jewish history and Holocaust
of Hope and Remembrance, Temple he could make a large president of her apparel study.
Beth Israel and Temple Beth Sholom. impact. The partisans and footwear company. Only 250 seats are available for
The title of Ehrreich’s presentation is carried out attacks on When she is not vol- this presentation. Advance tickets are
“Growing Up Bielski.” railroads and roads that unteering at the hospi- $15 and reservations may be made by
Many believe that the Bielski par- the Nazis were using as tal, her synagogue or calling the Temple Beth Sholom office
tisans’ achievement is on par with more supply routes. At times, Ruth Bielski Ehrreich various other Jewish and at 941.955.8121 or at www.temple-
famous acts of wartime courage such the Bielskis joined forces with Soviet community organizations, she trav- bethsholomfl.org/events. If any tickets
as those performed by Oskar Schindler partisans, engaging in guerrilla attacks els throughout the United States and are available at the door, the cost will
and the heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto against the occupiers, raiding German abroad to share the powerful story of be $20. We anticipate a great demand
Uprising. Tuvia Bielski, along with his convoys loaded with supplies, and kill- her father Tuvia and his brothers. The for seats for this amazing program and
ing Nazi soldiers. They also sought out three brothers formed the largest armed encourage all interested individuals to
and executed Nazi collaborators, in- Jewish partisan brigade whose mission purchase tickets as early as possible.

Tastes of Sephardic cooking and

the Sephardic Israeli experience

This program is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
uring the last 30 years, Israeli an opportunity to enjoy the tastes of and about Tel Mond, Sarasota’s Sister
cooking has truly arrived on professionally prepared contemporary City in Israel.
Dthe international scene. It now Sephardic cooking, including appetiz- The cost is $25. You don’t have
LIFE’S TOO goes far, far beyond hummus, falafel, ers, main dishes, sides and desserts, to be a member of Sarasota Sister Cit-
SHORT FOR shakshuka, baba ghanoush and schnit- on Tuesday, February 18 from 5:30 to ies to participate. Please contact Tel
zel (not that there’s anything wrong
7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Arts Center
Mond Sarasota Sister City Commu-
with these classic dishes). (located adjacent to the Municipal Au- nity Director Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz
Much of the focus on new foods ditorium on Tamiami Trail). There will at 941.366.2224 x166 or jkatz@jfcs-
highlights the rise of Sephardic cook- be vegetarian items and, hopefully, cares.org to make your reservation by
DELICIOUS PLANT-BASED ing. Its delightful range of spices, leftovers for you to take home. Monday, February 10.
DISHES ARE flavors, grains, produce and modern In addition to enjoying wonderful The Jewish Federation of Sara-
NOW AVAILABLE fusions have garnered considerable cu- food (for which the recipes will be pro- sota-Manatee is the sponsor organi-
BESTFOOD.COM linary attention. vided), attendees will learn about the zation for Sarasota Sister City’s Tel
Sarasota Sister Cities is sponsoring fascinating history of Sephardic Jewry Mond relationship.

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